Illnesses that use the article "a/an"

cold

cough

cut

eye infection

fever

headache

stomachache

sore throat

toothache

sunburn

Illnesses that use the article "the"

flu

hiccups

measles

Illnesses that use no article

AIDS

cancer

diarrhea

dry skin

insomnia

malaria

Remedies

eat right

get plenty of rest

go on a diet

put on a bandage

put on some ointment

take some aspirin

take some cough drops

take some medicine

stay physically fit

练习题

1.Heather has been running ______ for the past two days, and we can't seem to lower her temperature.

insomnia

the hiccups

a fever

2.You ought to _______ on that cut before it gets infected.

put a bandage

get plenty of rest

take some medicine

3.Sasha has really _______ caused, in part, by this area's climate. She might want to buy some lotion to moisturize her hands.

cough

the flu

dry skin

答案 1. a fever 2. put a bandage 3. dry skin